Crossing This 100-Year-Old Bridge In Arizona Is Like Walking Through History

If you're anything like me, you enjoy visiting historic places. Houses, buildings, battlefields, ruins, or bridges, it doesn't matter what the location as long as it's of historical interest. Located in San Carlos is a historic bridge in Arizona, one that will seem like you're traveling back in time when you walk across it.

Construction began in 1933 on a bridge across Salt River Canyon after a need for an all-weather way to get to the northeast part of the state. In 1934, the Salt River Canyon Bridge, as it was named, was open to vehicles.

The bridge was constructed as a single free-span as concrete was hard to find at the time. And its deck included a curvature.

It was also designed with decorative steel pylons and ornamental guardrails which gave it architectural interest. This bridge was considered quite beautiful once it was finished.

This was the first girder-ribbed steel arch bridge built by the Arizona Highway Department and it still stands today. While vehicles can no longer cross it, pedestrians certainly can!

Just make a pit stop at the Salt River Canyon Rest Area located along Highway 60 in San Carlos. Just park your car and go for a stroll through history!

There's something so awe-inspiring about a historic bridge like the Salt River Canyon Bridge. Wouldn't you agree?

Have you ever seen this historic bridge in Arizona? What are some other historic sites around the state you have enjoyed visiting? Let us know in the comments! To learn more about the original Salt River Canyon Bridge, visit the AZDOT website.

If you have any plans soon to take a road trip anywhere in Arizona, make sure you check out the Ultimate Road Trip Packing List and make sure you don't forget the snacks!